© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Ghirsh / Piastre WW2 War Coinage ND
1941 year| Aluminium | 1.25 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Period | Lebanese Republic (1926-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (0.01 LBP) |
| Currency | Lebanese pound (1939-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Issuing authority and value in Arabic lettering.
Lettering:
لبنان
١
غرش
Translation:
Lebanon
1 Piastre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ghirsh / Piastre (WW2 War Coinage) ND (1941) from Lebanon made of Aluminium weighing 1.25 g is that it was issued during World War II, specifically in 1941, when Lebanon was under French rule. The coin features an Arabic inscription on one side and the French flag on the other, reflecting the country's political situation at the time. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of Lebanon's complex past and its involvement in global conflicts.
